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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2001

One-third of D.C. Visitors Arrive Via Tour Bus

More than seven million of Washington, D.C.'s, 22 million visitors last spring arrived in the city as part of a group that relied on chartered buses or motorcoaches.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2001

Online 'Best Practices' to be Developed for Motorcoach Industry

Attendees of the American Bus Association's Bus Industry Safety Council began work on a set of industry "best practices" that will be distributed via the Internet.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2001

Motorcoach driver rescues 26 from burning bus

An Elkhorn, Wis., motorcoach driver recently saved the lives of 26 people, rescuing them from his burning bus.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2001

Motorcoach operating costs up 34%, says ABA survey

Per-mile operating costs for a 40-foot or larger coach increased 34% since 1999 to $1.90, according to the American Bus Association’s annual survey.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2001

NTSB: Medical screening of drivers needs overhaul

An inadequate medical certification process for commercial bus and truck drivers contributed to the 1999 crash of a motorcoach bus along a Louisiana highway that killed 22 passengers.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2001

Motorcoach Consolidation Follows Economy into Slowdown

As Coach USA focuses on internal growth and VecTour and Greyhound look for a perfect fit, the rate of consolidation by these three companies has noticeably dropped. So, what’s next?

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2001

N.C. issues school charter guidelines

Guidelines and procedures have been established for North Carolina school districts that charter motorcoaches for student transportation.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

The ABCs of Air Brakes for Motorcoach Drivers

Earning an air brake endorsement doesn't mean that a driver fully understands the air brake system. Here's a primer that will help to fill in the gaps.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

School Charter Crashes Prompt Closer Look at Key Safety Concerns

Two recent school charter crashes, both involving motorcoach operators, have spurred federal regulators to action. Motorcoach officials warn schools against selecting charter operators based only on price.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

Keys to Proper Spec'ing of Wheelchair Lifts

Bigger, heavier wheelchairs and the need for space have forced transit and motorcoach operators to reconfigure their specifications and go beyond ADA requirements.

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